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James River – Allegheny County

Forming from the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers with its headwaters in the town of Iron Gate in southern Alleghany County, the James River offers a wide diversity of fishing opportunities. Bass, catfish and sunfish are the main species and the river boasts many public boat landings for canoes or other small craft. Read more...
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Burton Lake

Lake Burton is a 76-acre impoundment located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. This reservoir is owned by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and is managed primarily for fisheries related activities. The reservoir was impounded in 1950 and was stocked with various species of sportfish such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Lake Burton is an impoundment of Tomahawk Creek Read more...
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Haysi Offroad Adventures,LLC

Conveniently located on main street in Haysi, Va for easy access to Haysi’s Ridgeview Trail, connecting Coal Canyon Trail, and Breaks Interstate Park, for over 200 miles of trail riding! Our rentals are Kawasaki Teryx 800LE-4 seats and Kawasaki Teryx 800-4 seats. Rentals include a full tank of gas and helmets for up to 4 people. All rentals are by Read more...
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Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County

Carroll County features 30 miles of spectacular scenery along the 469 mile parkway, between Mileposts 182 and 212. Three cultural stopping points are the Groundhog Mountain Scenic Overlook with picnic area(MP 188.8), Orlean Puckett Cabin (MP 189.9), and on the edge of the county is the Blue Ridge Music Center (MP 213). An important access point to the parkway in Read more...
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Penhook #9 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

The Penhook #9 Boat Access site sits on 22.7 acres of land. The facility features a two-lane concrete boat ramp with courtesy docks, paved parking for 42 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, dusk to dawn lighting, and new restrooms (open during peak months). The facility is open from sunrise to sunset, overnights are not allowed. There is no launching Read more...
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Birding and Wildlife Trails in Carroll County

Carroll County hosts four sites of the Wildlife and Birding Trail system. The trail is the first statewide program of its kind. The trail loops in Carroll County are a part of the Mountain Area of the state that incorporates 34 trail loops with 340 sites in SW Virginia. The trail loops in Carroll County consist of Beaver Dam Creek Read more...
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Daniel Boone Loop Trail

Located in the westernmost part of Virginia, the Daniel Boone Loop contains sites that have a strong historical connection to the early frontier. While this isn’t the exact path that Daniel Boone followed many centuries ago, it will take you to the Wilderness Road entrance to Cumberland Gap National Park, where Boone and his followers pioneered their way into Kentucky. Read more...
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Washington County Park

140 camp sites, 132 sites are full hook-up, 10 tent sites, trailer sites with electric and water, sanitation facilities, picnic sites, swimming pool, boat ramp, canoe access sites, playground, fishing, shelters, snack bar, and telephone access. Season: April 1 through October 31. Read more...
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Devil’s Bathtub & Waterfall

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the rise in popularity of Devil’s Bathtub in recent years, the hike is often over-visited and has caused environmental issues with parking and littering. If you choose to visit, please remember to #LeaveNoTrace and only park in a designated parking area.  Devil’s Fork Loop Trail is perfect for the true back country enthusiasts who are willing to get Read more...
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Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales

LARGEST HOUSEBOAT RENTAL FLEET ON THE LAKE. Experience a 3, 4,or 7 day Smith Mountain Lake vacation ON THE WATER with our fully equipped Keycraft Cruiser houseboats that can accomodate up to ten people. Discount rates available for Spring and Fall.Rental season Apr. 1 – Oct. 1. Special Apr. and Oct. Rates. Pontoons, runabouts, fishing boats, Waverunners, and kayaks also Read more...
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Interstate Bowl

Whether you are just looking for a good place to hang out with friends or you are ready to test your skills in league bowling, Interstate has what you are looking for. They offer leagues for all ages and abilities. If you listen, you can always hear balls rolling, pins falling, and the ever present sounds of cheers and laughter Read more...
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City of Galax Parks & Recreation

The Galax Recreation Center offers a variety of activities. There are youth and adult sports programs, senior programs, 5K runs, year round swimming lessons, karate, gymnastics, bingo, water fitness, aquatic programs, tennis lessons, Oak Hill basketball camp, CPR classes, first aid classes, dog obedience, Middle Eastern dance instruction and after school programs for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.Open to Read more...
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Smith River Access – Frith Road

Henry County Parks and Recreation provide a convenient access point for paddlers to enjoy the scenic Smith River.  Parking is available on site. After entering the river, paddlers will enjoy a scenic section of the Smith River with mature hardwoods and views of wildlife.  Paddlers can take out on river left at the Smith River Sports Complex.  Class I and Read more...
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KC Farms Forest Kids

We are a outdoor family fun playground and party venue. Nestled under the pine trees are play areas suited for all ages. Entry Fee: $8 per child (we don’t charge for adults or babies) Nerf: $4 per person Mini Golf: $6 per person first round $4 per person to play again Air Soft $15 per person comes with mask, gun Read more...
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Lake Moomaw

Lake Moomaw was named in memory of Benjamin Moomaw whose efforts succeeded in bringing the lake to the Allegheny Highlands.  Lake Moomaw is among the most popular developed recreation areas in the George Washington National Forest and provide an endless array of activities including boating, fishing, hiking, biking and camping.  Lake Moomaw is renowned for its excellent fishing yielding citation size Read more...
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Rock Castle Gorge National Recreational Trail

This trail starts easy at the entrance to the Rocky Knob campground around milepost 167 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then the trail descends over three miles into the backcountry camping area in the bottom of the gorge. The strenuous and rugged nature of the trail reveal part of the reason this pathway was given National Recreational Trail status. Also, Read more...
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Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve Hiking Trails

Hikers can trek up to 6.6 miles on the Grassy Hill Hiking Trail System that starts at the base in Rocky Mount, Va., and climbs to the ridge line with two trail loops along the ridge top and side slopes. Most of the trail system is in the Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve, a 1,295-acre site owned and managed by Read more...
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Buchanan Recreation Park

The 9-acre Buchanan Park features a softball field and soccer field and two tennis courts. The park complements additional recreational facilities located on the adjacent Buchanan Elementary School grounds that include two ball diamonds, a soccer field, a picnic shelter, concessions, restrooms, and two children’s playgrounds. Read more...
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Riverbound X-Stream

At Riverbound we seek to establish and promote our water resources as quality flyfishing destinations for all those who would share our vision of unspoiled places, magnificent fish, and good company. All this without the burden of time, money and travel associated with exotic trips. So, here at Riverbound: Catch trophy trout every day!!! On over 10 miles of private Read more...
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Green Hill Park Equestrian Center

Green Hill Equestrian Park is a public facility owned by Roanoke County and operated by a private Board of Directors exclusively for the equine enthusiast. The facility is open year round for members with 3 show rings and a cross country course offering opportunities for all disciplines. The park is available for rent for horse shows and related events. Read more...
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Salem Red Sox

The Salem Red Sox are a Class “A” Minor League Professional Baseball Team and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Salem Red Sox play at the Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, 10 million dollar state-of-the-art facility with sky boxes, picnic areas.  It is the finest minor league facility in America with a breathtaking view of the Read more...
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Hot Rod Rentals LLC

If you’re wanting to experience Spearhead’s Coal Canyon Trails but don’t have an ATV/UTV, you’ve come to the right place. Hot Rod Rentals offers Polaris Ranger 570 and Kawasaki Teryx 800 rentals so you can get up close and personal with southwest Virginia’s hills and valleys! Located just 4 miles from the Coal Canyon Trail System in the ATV-friendly town of Read more...
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Birding & Wildlife Trail: Philpott Lake Dam and Overlook

Experience wild and scenic beauty of Virginia’s Birding & Wildlife Trail. One of the best spots in western Virginia for brown-headed nuthatch, scurrying around in treetops. Pine warbler and yellow-throated warbler also easy to find. Other species are blue jay, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, Carolina wren, cedar waxwing, red-eyed vireo, chipping sparrow, and American goldfinch. Barn swallows nest Read more...
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

The first great gateway to the west, Cumberland Gap is a mountain pass that was used by wildlife, Native Indian tribes, and later by settlers moving west. Daniel Boone was hired to blaze a trail beginning in Southwest Virginia through Cumberland Gap known as the Wilderness Road. It became the route westward for pioneers who travelled west through the mountains Read more...
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Lonesome Pine Loop

The Lonesome Pine Loop is a great choice for anyone wanting to visit the areas mentioned in John Fox Jr.’s 1908 novel, “Trail of the Lonesome Pine”. Many of the sites on this loop are located directly on the Pound River or one of its connecting waterways, where you can watch the sizable beaver population contribute to the region’s unique Read more...
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Staunton View Park – John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), US Army Corps of Engineers

Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 – September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. The campground offers 11 campsites with electricity and water hook ups and 10 primitive campsites without water or electricity. The campground also offers a dump station. Kerr Lake, Read more...
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Wildwood Park

City park with hiking trails and nature walks. Read more...
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Sand Cave

Tucked away in the Cumberland Gap National Park, hikers and horseback riders will discover a ceiling of gold, red and green, eroded rock forms and photo ops to cherish.  Access to this gem of a find is through Thomas Walker Civic Park in Ewing, Virginia.  A 3.9 mile hike brings the visitor to the entrance of this natural wonder. Continuing along this trail, Read more...
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Winterfrost Farms Ride-A-Rescue Horseback Adventures!

Looking for a REAL adventure? Hit the trails with our Ride-A-Rescue Equine Experience! Let our experienced staff take you on a guided horseback tour with breathtaking views of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, making an equine adventure that is great for adults and children alike! Trail rides are available for 1, 2, and 3 hour lengths at a time Read more...
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Crooked Creek WMA Birding & Wildlife Trail

This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Southwest Virginia is a part of the Mountain Area which includes 34 trail loops with 340 sites. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Read more...
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Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail

Part of the Mountain Warbler Trail Loop, this is a walking trail with spectacular nature scenery within the Town of Hillsville. It is situated along a creek embankment with views of open fields opposite the creek as the trail meanders through a peaceful canopy of hardwoods. The diversity of wildlife and plant life helped get the trail listed in the Read more...
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Hayfields State Park

Hayfields State Park is situated in Highland County, nestled between Bullpasture and Jack Mountains, with an elevation ranging from 1,800 to 2,400 feet. The park features a diverse landscape that includes heavily wooded mountains, open valley pastures and several historic structures, including a farmhouse from the 1800s. The Bullpasture River flows through the property for about a mile, providing a Read more...
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Norton City Park

This park features a gazebo which is available on first come-first serve basis. The park includes lighted tennis courts, basketball court, amphitheater, playground equipment and picnic tables. Many activities take place at the park, which include the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Hunt and Tree Lighting Event. The Best Friends Festival is held the 2nd week of June at the Park Read more...
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Stars and Stripes Farm

We strive to raise quality Rocky Mountain horses from old bloodlines with the conformation, temperament and strong gait these horses are known for. We are a small farm in Fincastle, Virginia near Roanoke nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains and near the Jefferson National Forest. We are proud to breed, raise, show and trail ride the Rocky Mountain Read more...
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Hawk Park

Hawk Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Hawk Park is located on school property and is open to the public after school hours (after 3 p.m.), on the weekends and anytime during the summer (Memorial Day-Mid-August). Walking track – 3.5 laps = 1 mile     Read more...
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Fairy Stone State Park

Home of the lucky fairy stones, Fairy Stone is well known for its 168-acre lake adjoining Philpott Reservoir just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The park offers cabins, a campground, group camping, a conference center, a lodge that sleeps 16, numerous trails, beach swimming, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, hydro-bikes, picnicking and two playgrounds, including one in the water. Watch Read more...

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